OHIO faculty experts discuss new ASCENT program and its impact on the region during Feb. 14 Ask the Experts

Faculty experts Todd Myers, professor and chair of engineering technology and management in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, and Eric Stinaff, professor and chair of physics and astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences discussed the new Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem program and how it is aimed at addressing the need for a STEM-focused workforce to fuel the growing advanced manufacturing sector in Ohio during an Ask the Experts livestream on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. They not only spoke on the development of the program, but also the positive impacts the program and Intel can have on both the state and region.

Samantha Pelham, OHIO media relations specialist, moderated the discussion and viewers had the opportunity to ask questions in the comments sections of the livestream for the experts.

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